Napkin or skirt-protector.



M, H. & I. R. HOSAOK.

NAPKIN 0R SKIRT PROTECTOR.

APPLICATION FILED AUG. 3, 1912.

Patented Apr. 1, 1913.

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WITNESSES TTOR/VEV M. H. & I. R. HOSAOK. NAPKIN 0R SKIRT PROTECTOR. APPLIOATION FILED AUG. 3, 1912.

1,058,000. Patented Apr. 1, 1913.

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W W fax/aw MARGARET H. HOSACK AND IDA R. HOSACK, OF TOPEKA, KANSAS.

NAPKIN 0R SKIRT-PROTECTOR.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Apr. 1, 1913.

Application filed August 3, 1912. Serial No. 713,181.

in Napkins or Skirt-Protectors, of which the.

following is a specification.

The object of this invention is-to provide a novel form of napkin, or skirt-shield, to be worn by women during menstrual periods, to-

insure protection to the underclothing and skirts.

The device of our invention may, also, be worn by women to advantage to protect their skirts from perspiration.

A further object of the invention is to provide a napkin, or skirt-protector, which, while possessing the virtue of adjustability, will be stable in an adjusted position, and, also, conformable to the positions assumed by the human body, whether the wearer thereof be lying, standing, or walking.

With these objects 1n view, and others appearing as the specification proceeds and the 7 nature of the invention more fully appears the invention consists, generally stated, in a combined netting and rubber-sheetnapkin, designed to give hygienic and sanitary com-- fort and absolute security.

More specifically, the invention resides m: a combined netting and rubber-sheet napkin,- or skirt-protector, properly sustainable on the human body, against possibility of embarrassing disarrangement, thus providing absolute security to the wearer thereof.

The invention also resides in a combined, netting and rubbersheet structure, both the netting and the rubber-sheet being cuton the biasand arranged so that the entire device conforms to the contour of the human body, giving a perfectly smooth back.

The invention is graphically illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which-like. reference-characters denote corresponding parts throughout the several views; and in these drawings: Figure 1 is a front perspec-' tive view of a human female figure equipped with one form of our improvements; Fig. 2 is an elevation of our improvements, looking at one side thereof; Fig. 3 is a similar view, looking at the'other side thereof; Fig. 4 is a horizontal section, on the line 44, Fig. 3; Fig. 5 is an elevation of a modified form of improvements; Fig. 6 is a section on the line 6-6, Fig. 5, looking in the direction of the arrow.

Referring, now, in detail to the drawings,

and, first, to Figs. 1 to 41 thereof: 1 designates a body or sheet of flexible, waterproof material, preferably rubber, which may be medicated and sterilized, if desired, and is advantageously constructed, as shown, so that an imaginary horizontal line running through the center of said body would divide the same into two triangular sections, as it has been found that this is the best form to cover that portion of the feminine figure in connection with which our device is used. The depending, wedge-shaped, lower portion of 'saidsheet 1 is very important, as it has been found, after many experiments in cutting and constructing a device of this character, thatthispeculiar form is the only one which makes it possible for said lower portionto be drawn up properly and comfortably between the legs of the wearer, when the napkin is positioned upon the human body, as shown in Fig. l, and as described hereinafter. To the two upper edges and across the top of said sheet- 1 is secured, preferably by stitching, as shown, a porous netting 2, preferably of cloth, and constructed so that the free outerboundary edges 2, 2 thereof describe a triangle, or an inverted V. Both the netting and the rubber body or sheet '1 may be hemmed, as shown at 1*, to provide strength and prevent fraying and raveling.

At diametrically opposite points on the hemmed edge of the netting 2 are provided looped straps 3, 3, through which pass the stocking-garters or suspenders 4, as shown.

'in Fig. 1, to hold the napkin, or skirt-protector, against sidewise displacement or shifting. Of course, if desired, these straps 3, 3, may be secured, as by safety pins, direct to the underwear.

.Bel orw 'the .loops' 3, 3, on the hemmed edge '1 and preferably at the point of union of the rubber-sheet 1 with the netting 2, are diametrically oppositely disposed loops 5, 5, for a purpose resently to appear. The lower t1p--of the rubber-sheet 1 carries a transversely-extending strap 6, secured, at both ends thereof, to the rubber-sheet 1. Between this strap and the rubber sheet 1 is passed a' tape 7, for a: purpose presently to appear.

he netting 2 carries, preferably near the top thereof and stitched thereto, as shown, a tape 8, which, in the use of our napkin, or skirt-protector, is looped around the waist of the wearer, as shown in Fig. l; and tied in a knot in front of the body of the wearer, as shown in said figure, thus maintaining the napkin against downward displacement.

The skirt-protector carries transversely thereof, and preferably extending from one strap 3 to the other strap 3, a tape 9, secured, as by stitching, at both ends thereof, and left loose and unsecured at its central region, as at 10, so as to belly outward from the rubber sheet 1 forming a loop, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4. This tape acts as a suspension means for strips of absorbent material, such as cotton, or the like, 11, 11, which may be passed between such tape 9 and the rubber sheet 1 and then draped downward over such tape 9, as shown in Fig. 13, and then, if desired, secured by safety-pins 12, 12, 12. We consider this tape-9 a'valuable feature of our invention, as itis exceedinglysimple and efficacious for the purpose intended.

In applying our'sanitary napkin or skirtprotector to the body, it is placed against the rear of the thighs,.i. e., against the buttocks (as shown in Fig. 1), the tape 8 is looped and tied in a knot around the waist of the wearer, the stocking-garters or suspenders fare passed through the loops 3, '3 (or said loops secured, in any manner, directly to the underwear), and the lower end of the napkin (that is, the lower end or tip of the rubber-sheet l) is, by means of the tape 7, drawn or pulled upward between the wearers legs, at the thigh portions thereof, and toward the wearers crotch; the said tape 7 is then passed through the loopstraps 5, 5, as shown in Fig. 1, and then the ends of the said tape brought together, in front ofthe wearers body, and tied in a knot, as shown in Fig. 1, thereby additionally securing the napkin against displacement, and

holding the napkin so as to protect the pelvis.

It may be explained that the netting 2 is considered important, as it provides necessary coolness and ventilation in the use of our napkin.

Referring, now to Figs. 5 and 6, showing a slightly-modified form of device, which peculiarly adapted for use in connection with bed-confined females: It rubber sheet 1, the netting 2", the tapes 8 and 9 (the latter having the bellied-out portion 10), the loop-straps 3? and 5 ,-all as described in connection with the device of the preceding figures. This modified form of device is characterized by the fast that it is provided, at the lower portion of the rubber sheet 1 with a bag or receptacle Copies of this patent my be obtained for comprises the Washington, a. c."

14, for the reception of emissions, and thereby insure protection of the clothing and the bedding against soiling. The bag may be properly secured in place, as by stitching along the bottom and two sides thereof, as shown, and by tapes 7*, 7 and 13, the tapes 7, 7 corresponding substantially to the tape 7 of the device of the preceding figures of the drawings, and being tied in the manner described in connection with the said device of the preceding figures. The tape 13 is secured, at its upper end, as shown, to the bellied-out portion 10 of the tape 9*. Absorbent material or strips 11 (shown in Fig, 3) may also be used in the same position in the device of Figs. 5 and 6, if desired, and,

in practice, they will be.

'Having thus fully d scribed our invention, what we claim as new and desire to secure by Letters-Patent of the United States 15:

1. In a napkin or skirt-protector, the combination with a sheet of waterproof material adapted to be disposed against the but tocks of the wearer, of a netting earned at the top of said sheet, a tape carried by said netting and adapted to be wound around the waist of the wearer. loop-straps carried on both sides of said napkin, a tape carried by the lower end of said sheet, and adapted to be passed through certain of said loopstraps, and a second tape carried by said.

napkin, transversely thereof, and having-the central'port-ion thereof bellied outward from,

said napkin and unsecured thereto, forming a suspension-loop.

2. In a napkin or skirt-protector, the combination with asheet of waterproof material adapted to .be disposed against the buttocks of the. wearer, of a netting carried at the top of said-sheet, a tape carried by said netting and adapted to be wound around the waist of the wearer, loop-straps carried on bothsides' oflsaid napkin, a tape carried by thelower end of said sheet, and adapted to be passed through certain of said loop straps, a second tape carried by said napkin, transversely thereof and having the central portion thereof bellied outward from said napkin and unsecured thereto, forming a suspension-loop, and strips of. absorbent ma terial carried andsupported by and depending from the s'uspensiondoop portion of said second tape.

In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands in presence of twosubscribing witnesses.

MARGARET H. HQSACK. IDA R. HOSACK.

Witnesses R. H. SnMrnn, JAME3' TALTY.

five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents. 

